KUCHING: Firefighters across the state are locked in a gruelling battle against four open fires that continue to rage across plantations, forests, and landfill sites — some for over a week. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the longest-running blaze is at a pineapple plantation in Marudi, where
SONG: A local man had a brush with danger on Sunday morning (Aug 3) after his car skidded and crashed near the traffic light junction along Jalan Song-Kapit. The accident happened at around 8:15 am with the driver managing to exit the vehicle unscathed before rescuers arrived. The Fire and
BAU: Reckless motorcyclists found themselves in the crosshairs yesterday evening (Aug 2) as police cracked down on traffic offenders during ‘Op Motosikal’ near Bau Market. The operation, which kicked off at 6:00 pm, saw officers from the district’s Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division inspecting 35 motorcycles and screening 45 individuals.
BINTULU: Police have arrested a local man for allegedly breaking into two self-service laundromats and making off with over RM10,000 in cash at Tanjung Kidurong last week. The suspect’s arrest was made following two CCTV footages that went viral on social media. Bintulu Police chief Supt Nixon Joshua Ali said
SIBU: Eleven taekwondo athletes from the Bumi Kenyalang Taekwondo Association are aiming to bring home a gold medal at the 7th Heroes International Taekwondo Cup 2025 next week. The competition is scheduled for Aug 7 to 10 at Nilai Indoor Stadium, Negeri Sembilan. The team, led by team manager Chiu
KUCHING: Lack of awareness, desperation for quick profits, and panic when receiving fake authority calls are among the key reasons why people continue to fall victim to scams. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said many victims were still unfamiliar with the tactics used by scammers, showing a general lack
KUCHING: An elderly woman who thought she had found companionship online was instead tricked by a syndicate, losing RM1.2 million in a planned love scam that preyed on her trust. The 64-year-old had first connected with the scammer, who introduced himself as Zhao Yong, via WhatsApp in December 2024. The
KUCHING: Police have identified five most common types of scams currently plaguing victims across Sarawak as scammers are becoming increasingly cunning in deceiving the public. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said recent investigations and crime statistics show scam syndicates are constantly refining their methods to exploit victims through increasingly
KUCHING: Commercial crime cases in Sarawak — particularly scams — have surged significantly this year with an increase of 858 cases compared to last year’s figure. Between Jan 1 and Jul 30 this year, the Sarawak Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) has opened a total of 2,256 investigation papers, representing
KUCHING: Thirty-one individuals were caught flouting smoking laws at eateries around the city during a surprise enforcement operation earlier this week. The Kuching Divisional Health Office (PKB) said the operation, held on Tuesday (July 29), zeroed in on hangout spots in Tabuan Tranquility, One TJ, Aeroville, Kuching Sentral, and King
